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Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Funding of up to $10,000 for one year or up to $20,000 over two years supports project-based initiatives with meaningful regional impact. Eligible activities focus on food security, education and training, healthy living, environmental leadership, mental health, and arts and culture.
Activities funded
- Initiatives that improve food security.
- Projects supporting education, literacy, and training.
- Healthy living activities for community wellbeing.
- Projects advancing environmental leadership.
- Initiatives promoting mental health or supporting arts and culture creativity.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 19,500
After-school food skills club with take-home meal kits
$ 9,800
Shoreline cleanup and native planting program with youth training
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must provide a direct benefit to residents in the Heart of Georgian Bay region.
- The initiative must address at least one stated community priority area.
- The application must be for a project-based initiative.
Who is eligible?
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Midland (Ontario)
- Penetanguishene (Ontario)
- Tiny Township (Ontario)
- Tay Township (Ontario)
- Beausoleil First Nation (Ontario)
Selection criteria
- Priority given to start-ups and new initiatives.
- Preference for bold, innovative approaches.
- Measurable community benefit.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by the program administrator after submission.
- Applicants are notified of results on January 30.
Additional information
- Priority is given to start-ups and new initiatives that demonstrate fresh approaches and measurable community benefit.
- Applicants are notified of results on January 30.
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